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Miami

Where Latin American vibrancy meets Art Deco glamour. Miami delivers stunning beaches, world-class nightlife, Cuban coffee, and a cultural fusion unlike anywhere else in the US.

Miami culture and identity

Neon nights and match days on the Atlantic coast

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World Cup Travel Packages

Estimated costs for a 7-day fan trip to Miami · Hard Rock Stadium

Direct flight
Round trip
3-4 star hotel
Near Hard Rock Stadium
Cat 3 match ticket (face value)
Per match
City tours & activities
Experiences & excursions
Estimated total (7 nights)
From $2,500
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Hard Rock Stadium

Stadium

Venue
Hard Rock Stadium
Capacity
64,767 seats
Matches
7 matches
Match Phases Hosted
Group StageRound of 32Round of 16QuarterfinalSemifinalThird-Place Match

Matches at this stadium

7 matches · Miami
  • Match 15
    Group H
    🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia v 🇺🇾 Uruguay
    Mon, Jun 15 · 10:00 PM UTC
  • Match 39
    Group H
    🇺🇾 Uruguay v 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
    Sun, Jun 21 · 10:00 PM UTC
  • Match 51
    Group C
    🇬🇧 Scotland v 🇧🇷 Brazil
    Wed, Jun 24 · 10:00 PM UTC
  • Match 69
    Group K
    🇨🇴 Colombia v 🇵🇹 Portugal
    Sat, Jun 27 · 11:30 PM UTC
  • Match 86
    Round of 32
    1J v 2H
    Fri, Jul 3 · 10:00 PM UTC
  • Match 99
    Quarterfinal
    W91 v W92
    Sat, Jul 11 · 9:00 PM UTC
  • Match 103
    Third-Place Match
    L101 v L102
    Sat, Jul 18 · 9:00 PM UTC

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Knockout match teams resolve as group stage finishes — codes like 1A mean “Group A winner” and W74 means “winner of match 74.”

Match Day Guide

Game day at Hard Rock Stadium

Everything fans actually stress-Google before their trip to Miami.

Gates open

2 hours before kickoff

Recommended arrival

90 minutes before kickoff — afternoon thunderstorms can disrupt arrival

Payments

Cashless venue — cards & tap-to-pay only

Bag policy

Clear plastic bags only, max 30 × 15 × 30 cm (12 × 6 × 12 in). Small clutch (no larger than a hand) also allowed.

Parking

$50–100 on-site, pre-book via Hard Rock Stadium app

Best transit

Tri-Rail to Hialeah Market + transfer to shuttle, OR Brightline to Miami Central + rideshare. No direct stadium rail. Most fans drive or rideshare.

Insider notes

  • Stadium is in Miami Gardens, ~20 miles north of South Beach — plan 45+ min transit
  • South Florida summer = afternoon storms, often brief but heavy
  • Bring sunscreen — open-air stadium with limited shade
Prohibited items (FIFA standard)
  • Outside food and drinks
  • Glass and metal containers
  • Weapons (incl. pocket knives) and fireworks
  • Professional cameras (lens >75mm) and tripods
  • Drones
  • Banners larger than 2 × 1 m or any with political messaging
  • Selfie sticks
  • Laser pointers
Practice Stadium
Chase Stadium (Fort Lauderdale)
Home of Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi, this 21,550-seat stadium in Fort Lauderdale is the most likely team training venue. About 30 minutes north of Hard Rock Stadium.
Getting There

Fly into MIA or Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens — take the Tri-Rail or Metrorail + shuttle. Rideshare widely available.

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Local Tips

  • Stay in South Beach or Brickell for nightlife and walkability
  • Eat Cuban food in Little Havana — try a ventanita (coffee window) cafecito
  • Expect afternoon thunderstorms in summer — they pass quickly
  • Wynwood is a must-visit for street art, galleries, and trendy restaurants
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Nearby Attractions

South BeachArt Deco Historic DistrictWynwood WallsLittle HavanaEverglades National Park
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